ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Monday, 5 - Monday, 12 June 2023
Niki Nepia contemporary hei tiki,
Estimate $1,200 - $2,000
Realised: $1,000 plus premium
Lot Details
the long curved fingers of the left hand touching the right side of the face. Serrated inlaid paua rings to the eyes. More pale tones towards the base, Marsden flower jade. H.90mm. Note: Nepia is the owner of Puawai Jade and became a specialist pounamu carver in 2003. It is noted that his work is defined by traditional art forms and extends into domains that he finds satisfies contemporary sculpture and adornment.
